29 days in England Itinerary
Created using Inspirock England trip planner
Start: Kuwait City
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London
— 4 nights
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Cheltenham
— 3 nights
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Bath
— 2 nights
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Swanage, Isle of Purbeck
— 1 night
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Dorchester
— 2 nights
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Woolacombe
— 2 nights
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Bakewell
— 3 nights
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Windermere
— 3 nights
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Cockermouth
— 4 nights
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York
— 4 nights
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London — 4 nights
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The Square Mile
Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey.
To find photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the London travel route planner.
Kuwait City, Kuwait to London is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Kuwait City to London. Traveling from Kuwait City in August, things will get colder in London: highs are around 26°C and lows about 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can go by car to Cheltenham.
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Cheltenham — 3 nights
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Cheltenham, also known as Cheltenham Spa, is a regency spa town and borough which is located on the edge of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Gloucestershire, England. Get out of town with these interesting Cheltenham side-trips: Octavia's Bookshop (in Cirencester), Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens (in Burford) and Stand-Up Paddleboarding (in South Cerney). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Walks With Hawks, step into the grandiose world of Warwick Castle, relax in the rural setting at Cotswold Farm Park, and steep yourself in history at Chavenage House.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Cheltenham day trip website.
You can drive from London to Cheltenham in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Cheltenham can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can drive to Bath.
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To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Cheltenham day trip website.
You can drive from London to Cheltenham in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Cheltenham can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can drive to Bath.
Side Trips
Warwick, Octavia's Bookshop, Tewkesbury Battlefield, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, St John the Evangelist Church, Slimbridge, Glos
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Bath — 2 nights
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Queen of English Cities
A World Heritage Site, Bath has been one of Europe’s most popular spa destinations since the Roman era.Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): explore the ancient world of Stonehenge, then explore the world behind art at American Museum & Gardens, then get engrossed in the history at The Roman Baths, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Glastonbury Tor.
To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Bath trip planner.
Traveling by car from Cheltenham to Bath takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to drive to Swanage.
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Swanage, Isle of Purbeck — 1 night
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Swanage is a coastal town and civil parish in the south east of Dorset, England. On the 11th (Fri), cool off at Dorset Adventure Park, glide peacefully along the water with Fore/Adventure, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Studland to Swanage Trail.
For more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Swanage road trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Bath to Swanage takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to drive to Dorchester.
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For more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Swanage road trip planning website.
Traveling by car from Bath to Swanage takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to drive to Dorchester.
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Dorchester — 2 nights
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Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, England. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sat): cruise along Jurassic Safari, find something for the whole family at Insight Activities Dorset, and then identify plant and animal life at Xtreme Falconry at Dorset Falconry Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Sun): learn about all things military at The Tank Museum and then hike along South West Coast Path - Hooken Cliffs.
To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read Dorchester online tour itinerary planner.
Getting from Swanage to Dorchester by car takes about an hour. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Woolacombe.
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To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read Dorchester online tour itinerary planner.
Getting from Swanage to Dorchester by car takes about an hour. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Woolacombe.
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Woolacombe — 2 nights
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Woolacombe is a seaside resort on the coast of North Devon, England, which lies at the mouth of a valley (or 'combe') in the parish of Mortehoe. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): relax in the rural setting at Borough Farm Sheepdog and Falconry Displays, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and then hike along Walk - Morte Point Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Barricane Beach and then look for all kinds of wild species at North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Woolacombe route planner.
Traveling by car from Dorchester to Woolacombe takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Bakewell.
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To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Woolacombe route planner.
Traveling by car from Dorchester to Woolacombe takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Bakewell.
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Bakewell — 3 nights
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Bakewell is a small market town and civil parish in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, well known for the local confection Bakewell pudding. Change things up with these side-trips from Bakewell: Stockley Farm Birds of Prey Centre (in Northwich) and Alton Towers Resort (in Alton). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Ladybower Reservoir, explore the fascinating underground world of Peak Cavern, explore the striking landscape at Kinder Scout, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at Sidecar Safari Peak District- Day Tours.
To see reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Bakewell trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Woolacombe to Bakewell takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Windermere.
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To see reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Bakewell trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Woolacombe to Bakewell takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Windermere.
Side Trips
Castleton, Sidecar Safari Peak District- Day Tours, Ladybower Reservoir, Stockley Farm Birds of Prey Centre, Alton Towers Resort
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Windermere — 3 nights
Windermere is the largest natural lake in England. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Windermere: Bowness-on-Windermere (Boat Tours & Water Sports & The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction), Predator Experience (in Ayside) and Kandoo Adventures (in Penrith). And it doesn't end there: skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, explore the activities along Lake Windermere, see the interesting displays at Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Old Man of Coniston.
To find reviews, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Windermere road trip planner.
Drive from Bakewell to Windermere in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to go by car to Cockermouth.
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To find reviews, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Windermere road trip planner.
Drive from Bakewell to Windermere in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to go by car to Cockermouth.
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Cockermouth — 4 nights
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Cockermouth is an ancient market town and civil parish in the Borough of Allerdale in Cumbria, England, so named because it is at the confluence of the River Cocker as it flows into the River Derwent. Explore Cockermouth's surroundings by going to Penrith (Aira Force Waterfall & Center Parcs - Whinfell Forest), Muncaster Castle (in Ravenglass) and Wast Water (in Wasdale Head). There's lots more to do: hike along Catbells Lakeland Walk, get a dose of the wild on Lakeland Mountain Guides, take in the views from Ashness Bridge, and contemplate the long history of Castlerigg Stone Circle.
For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Cockermouth day trip site.
Getting from Windermere to Cockermouth by car takes about 1.5 hours. In August in Cockermouth, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to drive to York.
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For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Cockermouth day trip site.
Getting from Windermere to Cockermouth by car takes about 1.5 hours. In August in Cockermouth, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to drive to York.
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York — 4 nights
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City of Festivals
Situated on the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, York has witnessed an abundance of major political events throughout its two millennia of existence.Explore York's surroundings by going to National Centre for Birds of Prey (in Helmsley) and Live For Today Adventures - Hazlewood Castle (in Tadcaster). Pack the 28th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at York Maze. There's still lots to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take an in-depth tour of National Railway Museum, and admire the striking features of York Minster.
To find reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our York trip website.
You can drive from Cockermouth to York in 2.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in York are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.
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England travel guide
A trip through England is a trip through world history, and few places in the world offer such a diverse variety of places to visit, activities, and experiences. The sprawling urban areas surrounding the capital city offer countless sightseeing opportunities, such as museums and historical sites, as well as some of the best shopping, nightlife, and culinary options in the world. To truly experience this country steeped in centuries of history, try to make time to explore the sweeping countryside, where you can enjoy the warm hospitality of small villages and explore the ancient remains of once-powerful societies. England boasts an outstanding transportation system, and many visitors find that even a short train ride through the country’s landscape of rolling hills and plains can be a highlight of their entire vacation. However you choose to move about, remember that in this compact country you’re never very far from a bustling town, where modern pubs, shops, and restaurants await to be explored.
